The historic armory in Perth Amboy, New Jersey was the recipient of WPA improvement efforts. As per project description: “Improve the National Guard Armory by painting, and perform work apparent thereto.” The structure is now privately owned. WPA Official Project Number:… read more
The federal Works Progress Administration constructed a police pistol range in Perth Amboy, New Jersey in 1936. The exact location and status of the project are unknown to Living New Deal.
The historic post office in Perth Amboy, New Jersey was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1937. The building is still in use today.
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked on a land reclamation and shore beautification project on the south shore of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. As part of the project Water Street was improved and an all-new road, then named Raritan… read more
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked on a land reclamation and shore beautification project on the south shore of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. “The Dawn,” a WPA publication, Oct. 1936: “Road construction and other operations by Works Progress Administration… read more
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked on a land reclamation and shore beautification project on the south shore of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The project involved “the laying of electric cables for electric standards to provide a lighting system;… read more
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked on a land reclamation and shore beautification project on the south shore of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. As part of the project State Street was widened five feet on either side from Lewis… read more
The federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked on a land reclamation and shore beautification project on the south shore of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. As part of the project Water Street was widened by 12 feet and paved with macadam…. read more